Privacy Policy
At British Self Publishing, we are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how we collect, store, and process your personal data in compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.
1. Information We Collect
We may collect and process the following information about you:
- Personal identification details (such as name, email address, phone number, and postal address) when you submit a query or request a quote.
- Manuscript content, outlines, and author bio details submitted to us for evaluation, editing, or publication.
- Technical details, including your IP address, browser type, and page interaction data collected via cookies when you browse our website.
2. How We Use Your Data
We use your personal data to:
- Evaluate your manuscript and provide detailed quotes for editing, design, formatting, and distribution services.
- Fulfill our contractual obligations to produce, publish, and distribute your book.
- Send occasional project updates or marketing materials (only if you have explicitly opted in).
- Improve website functionality, security, and user experience.
3. Data Retention and Security
We implement strict security measures to protect your personal details and intellectual property. Manuscripts are kept strictly confidential under Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or to comply with statutory legal and accounting obligations.
4. Your Legal Rights
Under the UK GDPR, you have the following rights regarding your personal data:
- Right of Access: You can request a copy of the personal data we hold about you.
- Right to Rectification: You can request that we correct any inaccurate details.
- Right to Erasure ("Right to be Forgotten"): You can request that we delete your data, subject to legal retention duties.
- Right to Restrict or Object: You can object to or restrict certain processing activities.
To exercise any of these rights, please contact us at info@britishselfpublishing.co.uk.